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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01
THE COUNTY CONVENTION.

THE COUNTY CONVENTION.
At this hour we have reports of the
following delegates chosen to the county
and senatorial conventions:
st. Clairsville Precinct-George Jepson, B.
NJ. Loper. T. W. Emerson, j. B. McMechen, F
o. Bowles, delegates. Alternates-R. NJ. Will
kins, S. W. Cochran, Solomon Bentley, G. P.
White, John Pollock. County Central Com
mittee-John Pollock. Senatorial delegate
L. Danford. Alternate-J. W. Nichols.
PuItney Precinct-John A. Wise, John Da-
Wis.
|, Bellsire-Fred. Bertcshey, 1. L. Fawcett,
Ammi Workman, Fred. Eberle, Henry Grim
mel, James G. Tallman, A. Roeder, W. 81. Cox.
Three delegates are yet to be elected, from the
Fifth Ward. Senatorial delegate-James G.
Tallman.
Washington-C. E. Welsh, A. H. Caldwell
G. W. Armstrong, John W. Hess, to county
convention, with G. W. Poulson, L. W. Kemp,
David Brown, and Isaac Perkins alternates.-
Senatorial delegate-Thomas A. Welsh Cen
tral committee-A. H. Caldwell.
Flushing Precinct-J. W. Hollingsworth, A.
NJ. Brown, John A. Morris, to county conven
ton. Senatorial delegate-Alfred Bethel
Central committee-O. S. Holloway.
Sewellsville Precinct-A. E. Hibbs, W. W.
Groves, to county convention. Central commit
tee-A. J. Wheaton 1t is reported James A.
Shepherd was elected Senatorial delegate
Wheeling-James Patton, William Merritt,
John Hays, A. D. Reed, to county convention,
with William Watson, Mahlon Nichols, Thos
Lodge, ]. P. Harvey alternates. Senatorial
delegate-R. Pollock. Central committee
A. D. Reed.
Smith-Oliver Porterfeld, W. D. Lewis, H.
B. Weekly, Nj. Ault, to county convention,
with Lash Mobley, A. G. Landers, Abner Will
kinsoH, E. Scatterday, alternates. Senatorial
delegate-A. c. Ramage, R. NJ Dent alternate.
Goshen Precinct-C. E. Lingo, John Shive-
w. Committee-O. A. Dowdell. Belmont Pre-
cinct-R. W. Bone, T. B. jackson. Commit
tee-J L. Heed Senatorial delegate--Law-
son E. Emerson.
Martins Ferry-Albert Brown, Theodore
Snodgrass, John Fisher, F. R Sedwick, David
Coss, James Linder, William Williams, Henry
Stingle, A. NJ. Shipman.
BridgepOrt-John F. Smith, F. G. Robinson,
George Robinson, R. F. Smith, James Higgins,
]. NJ. Todd.
Union-Jehn A. Bond, A. NJ. Poole, John
Wilson, W. E. Adams.
Warren-Herman Brues, G. j. Howard, Jas.
Renner, S. S. Foreman, W. S. Hobbs, L. P.
Bailey, John Reitz. John Osler, Jr., W. R.
Talbot, to county convention.
Wayne-Mechem Moore, Samuel Thrall, q.
Moore, Miletus DanfoId to county convention.
Senatorial delegate-Samuel Berry. Central
Committee-Andrew Porterfeld.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01
sHay Fever.

For twenty-five years L have been Sc.
verely afflicted with hay fever While
/ was suffering intensely l was induced
through Mr.. Tichenor's testimonial. to
try Ely's Cream Balm. The effect was
marvellous. 1t enabled me to perform
my pastoral duties without the slightest
Inconvenience, and have escaped re.
turn attack. pronounce Ely's Cream
Balm q cure for hay fever.-Wm. T.
Carr, Presbyterian Pastor, Elizabeth
NJ. Q 2t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01
NOTICE.

The undersigned surviving partners
of the firm of Patterson s. Sons will
continue business at the old stand and
under the same firm name. We are
authorized to make collections and set1
tie the business of the late firm, and all
persons indebted are requested to make
immediate payment. We thank the
community for the liberal patronage
heretofore extended and respectfully
solicit continuance of the same.
St. Clairsville. Aug. 18th, 1887.
JOHN ]. PATTERSON.
s Is 3t. JAMES A. PATTERSON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

THE water tank'at the C. & p. shops
in Bellaire, with capacity of 500 baT>
Tels and full, bursted on Sunday after
noon. The tank was enclosed in a
wooden building the side of which was
crushed out by the force of the water.
a number of persons were in the vicinit
ty when the accident happened and
some of them received ducking but
none were drowned or seriously injured.
The water rushed into the pit of turn
table near and carried with it small
building used as an Office. On the same
day at about the same hour the tank of
the c. & 2. at Steubenyille gave way.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01
Farm at Private Sale!

A s EXPECT TO REMOVE To THE WEST,
"A will sell at private sale my farm. known as the
John Rodgers farm, situated So miles north OF
Morris.own and miles south of Flushing on the
state road, containing IS acres. The farm is in =
good state of cultivation, plenty of water we'll
about 40 apple, IS pear, 20 peach, and IS 0uinee
trees varieties of grapes, and an abundance of
eight rooms; good well of water on porch Stable,
wagon shed, granary, sheep house, etc. all new. It
is IN an excellent neighborhood convenient to
church, and within one-half mile OF school and q
short distance from both the National road and
Flushing pike.
TERMs-Easy. For further particulars apply to
]; s. CIlEVlNGER, on the premises. P. o. sadress
Flushing, Ohio. 6le-u
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

BECAUSE of the refusal of Engineer
Shallcross to obey the orders of Sup't
Thornburgh on Thursday night, over a
hundred exeursionists to the re-union
over the Northern railroad, were de-
tanned at Barton from half past ten
o'clock Thursday night until Friday
morning. A new engineer was placed
in charge of the St. Clairsville engine
when it arrived in Bridgeport. and the
engineer who declined to obey his Su-
perintendent is out of of job.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

The first number of "The School Mes
senger," paper devoted exclusively to
school and educational interests, and to
be conducted by j. c. Bethel, Superin>
tendent of the Flushing schools, Will be
issued about the 10Th of September. The
mechanical work on the paper will be
executed by the Advertiser Office. 1t
will be issued monthly. Subscription
price rs cents
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

EMANUEL AULT, of Businessburgh
has been placed in Jail charged with
stealing the horse of t II Ramsey, neal
Jacobsburgh Monday of last week
Ault claims that he went with a man
to Beallsviile to show him the road, and
that the man borrowed $50 of him and
left the horse to secure it. Ault bears d
good reputation and his conduct lead |,
to the belief that he is "Off" in his mind
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01
TBE second anpiyersary of Buchanap's

THE second anniversary of Buchanan's 6
Business Institute at Hopedale will be
held in the Presbyterian church in that
place on Thursday and Friday evenings
of this week. An attractive program
is presented. Among those who have
parts is j. o. Porterfeld, of Demos. this
county, who will deliver the Junior ad~
dress on Friday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01
TO THE WEST VA. STATE FAIR

The St. Clairsville & Northern R. r
have made an excursion rate of so cts
for the round trip to Bridgeport and
West Wheeling during the W. Va. State
Fair, commencing Tuesday. Sept. G.
Tickets good returning until Saturday
Sept. 10. inclusive. The morning and
noon trains will run direct to pontoon
bridge at West Wheeling, the Island end
of which lands passengers direct at low
er fair grounds gate. During the fail
No. 16 will leave West Wheeling al
$50 p. N. For all other trains see sched
ule, Central time.
A. G. DARRAH, Pres't.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

WE publish in this issue partial list
of the distinguished graduates of Frank
lin College. Few colleges can present a
record so good as Franklin. A tree is
known by its fruits. Any young man
who wishes frst-class education at
very little expense can get it at Frank
lin College.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01
BUCHANAN BUSINESS INSTITUTE
ROPEDALE, OHIO.

The leading Business School in east
ern Ohio. Open all year and students
enter anytime with equal advantage
Five Professors in business, all gradu-
ates. Individual instruction. Expense
low and good things to eat. Anniver>
sary exercises the lst and I'd of Septem-
ber. Write for late catalogue to
WILLIAM BUCHANAN, Principal and
Proprietor. s Is 2m.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

WE inadvertently neglected to make
mention in our last issue of the death
of George Griffith from consumption at
his home near Louisville, on the 23d,
ult. He Was an excellent young man
and his death is much lsmented. A
young wife and aged mother are left to
mourn his loss.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

Mr.. ELMER ROBINSON, of Bellaire.
who with Clinton Lewis and Caleb Daw-
son. started to southern California. about
ten days ago, bad Violent hemOrrhage
of the lungs at Salt Lake City and was
taken to the hospital, after seeing him
made comfortable; his companions. at
request continued on their journey
His brother Mr.. VIM. Robinson, of Bell
aire. left on Tuesday to take care of
him.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

A FESTIVAL under the auspices of the
ladies of the Presbyterian church will
be held in School Hall on Thursday eve-
ming. Besides full supply of the best
ice cream and cake, special feature
will be lunch table. A liberal patron
age is invited. Proceeds for the benefit
of the new Presbyterian church.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01
AT HOME-C. TROLLS SONS

We respectfully announce to our nu-
merous friends. that after four months
of moving from place to pIace-made
necessary by the great cyclone of April
15th-we are once more in our old quar-
ters, all refitted throughout, ready to
give sou Cyclone Bargains, in all de-
partments of our immense stock, of Dry
Goods, Carpets, Boots and Shoes. :
s Is st G. TROLLS Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01
FOR A GOOD EDUCATION

Go TO HoPEDALE NORMAL COLLEGE.
Thorough, Economical and Progressive
Offers more studies under ONE TUITION
81 90 per week-than any institution
iu the State. Boarding at cost-S1 so
to 80 SO per week. Thirty-ffth year
begins September 6tb. For further in+
formation address the President.
w. G. GARvEY, A. NJ, NJ. S.,
81 2t HoDedale. O.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01
Public Sale.

ONE AND oNE-FOURTH us.) ACRE of xround
" with two houses thereon: one a first-class two
story frame, six rooms, large stone cellar, good
clstern. The other house has three rooms with
porch and stone cellar and foundation There i a
valuable sand bank on the lot. As much sand could
be worked out as would pay for the whole place in
few years. Situated in Clarks addition Martins
Ferry, corner of Centre street and Burlington road
near the Ellison glass works and only i've minutes
walk from the depot or the Laughlin mill The
best location for boarding house any other bus-
ness, and convenient to the foundry or furnace and
glass houses, and above high water mark Will be
sold separately or together. For terms apply to
MRS j. A. FINDLAl,
On the premises, or address postofice,
lot Martins Ferry, OhiO.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

THE members of the Republican Gen.
tral Committee are requested to meet al
the Office of the Chairman In st. Cairs-
vile on Thursday the sth of September.
1887, for organization and to transact
such other business as may come before
it. JAMES F. TALLMAN Chm.
A. 81. MITCHELL Sec'y.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01
NOTICE.

We now have our Coal mines open,
and prepared 10 furnish superior quality
of coal. in car lots to the trade here.
Will always keep on hand in our coal
yards at the depot, full stock of soft
and hard coal at lowest prices.
Authorized scales st the yard.
S-25 st q. w. TROLL.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01
Good Result. in Every Case.

D A Bradford, wholesale paper dealer of
Chattanooga, Tenn, writes, that he was seri-
ously afflicted with severe cold that settled
on bis lungs; had tried many remedies with
out benefit; being induced to try DR. Kings
New Discovery for consumption, did so, and
was entirely cured by use of few bottles;
since which time he has used it in his family
for all coughs and colds with best results;
this is the experience of thousands whose
lives have been saved by this wonderful dis
covery; trial bottles free at Pattersons'. 5
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

The county fair is in full blast. Help
it along all you can. The society suf-
fered greatly from the tornado of last
April. and a very large surplus will be
required to rebuild the halls and other
wise put the grounds in good condition
for tha fntnrP
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

A CoLoRED youth tapped the till of
Schumackers meat shop Friday, and
secured a small sum of money. The
money was returned and the matter
dropped. That boy should learn les
son 10 time,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

On Saturday night John S. Jones q
prominent young citizen and school
teacher, at Bloomfield, Jefferson county
dropped dead from heart disease. De-
ceased was candidate last spring be-
fore the Republican convention for
clerk of court, but Withdrew from the
the contest He was but 29 years of
age and was highly esteemed through
out the county.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

The County Republican convention
meets in Bellaire next Tuesday. 1t will
convene In City Hall at II o'clock a. 10 !.
for temporary organization, and the
morning session will be presided over
by that veteran war-horse, DR.. j. M
Todd, of Bridgeport.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01
NHnPCH NOTICE

Sunday morning next, September 4th, at the
Methodist Church of this place, the pastor will
attend to the Baptism of children before the
sermon. The celebration of the Lords Supper
will conclude the morning service. Parents
wishing their children baptized, please bear
the above notice in mind Reception of mem
bers from probation to full membership in the
evening.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

Settlers are rushing into Sonth west.
ern Missouri aud squatting on the finest
lands in the state that had been granted
to the Iron Mountain Railroad, which
has been forfeited them by failure to
observe its contracts with the Governs
ment.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

A BABY show is to be held in Com
mercial Hall, Martins Ferry this Thurs
day evening. under the auspices of the
ladies of the Episcopal church. Each
person paying ten cents admission fee
has right to cast vote for the baby
of his choice.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

THE Baptists will hold an Association
on Burr's Mills camp grounds. com
meDcIng on Friday ana continuing ovel
Sunday. If the weather remains faiI
quite large crowd of people will be il
attendance
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

SPANGLER PosT, of Bellaire, marched
straight along at the Wheeling reunion
and paid no attention to the Register 8
bsnner-the boys kept powerful think
in all the same.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01
MORE SCOUNDRELISM

As John F. Shepherd, a merchant of Morris
town, was driving along the pike near the toll
gate west of that place one night last week,
some one secreted in elump of bushes along
side the road threw stone which struck him
on the head and cut an ugly cash. An investi-
CATION failed to disclose the cowardly assassin.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

CAPT. LEVI INGLEBRIGRT, of Mari
til's Ferry, has received an elegant new
steam yacht from New York, which
will be used for small excursion parties
and in running to Wheeling.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

A. G. MARTIN, B. & D. agent at Burr's
Mills, is lying very illlwith the typhoid
fever at his home in that place, and Mr..
Way Thornbnrgh, of Norwich has taken
charge of the Office.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

THE indications point to big Fair
on the Island next week. The mana
gers assert that it will excel in point of
attractiveness all former exhibitions.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

PENSIONS we're granted last week to
Johanna, widow OF Elias B. Lowman,
Bellaire. and Wm.H. Gibson. Powhatan,
and an increased pension to Joseph Ter
rell.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01
Monday, September 18th, 1887,

The following personal property to-wit: One lot or
stock of merchandise, consisting of calicos ging-
hams, prints, plaids, fannels, bleached and un-
bleached muslins, shirting, ladies' dress goods,
ladies' and gents underwear, linen floor and table
oil cloth, table linen, bed ticking boots and Shoes
ladies', gents and children's hose, mems ready
made clothing, ladies' and gents slippers, hard
many other articles kept in general store and too
numerous to mention,
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock a. m when the
entire stock of goods will be offered at wholesale
and if not sold the sale will be continued from
day to day until the same is closed out.
Terms OF SALE-Any person or persons purchas-
ing the entire stock of goods, a credit of 90 days
will be given by purchaser giving note and approv-
ed security.
Appraised at s1967 rs.
o. E. FOULKE, Sheriff.
By IL. N. ScoTT, Deputy.
Alexander, Mckee & Heinlein, Att'ys for Plffs. l
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

The Fair is booming-the exhibition
in some of the departments is especially
fine. Everybody that can possibly at
tend should consider 1t a duty to be
present, at least one day.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

The Fifteenth Ohio Infantry reunion
will occur at Mansfield Sept. s aud 8.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

IT is estimated that there were about
$4,000 strangers in Wheeling, during
the reunion last week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

WITH good Republican ticket pre-
sented by the convention next Tuesday,
victory is assured.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

THE Sheriff advertises il this paper
that he will sell the stock of goods in
the store of Frank Upton, at Barton,
commencing on Sept. IL.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01
FLORAL HALL EXHIBITORS.

Those wishing TO place articles on ex-
hibition in Floral Hall, at the Fair, can
have them delivered On the grounds free
Of charge. by calling OD Sam. Campbell,
liveryman. J. B. HoGE. Pres.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

HoUsEKEEPERs are putting up very
little fruit this year. They will rely on
the canned goods.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

TIE ubiquitous fly is packing his car
pet>bag to flee for parts unknown.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01
Legal Notice.

John F. RAMSEY, whose place of Residence is
- unknown, will take notice, that on the 22d day
of August, 1887 Ida ]. Ramsey filed her petition in
the court of common pleas of Belmont county,
Ohio, being cause number 4454 praying for alimony
pending the suit, and final decree for alimony on
the ground of abandonment and also for an injunc-
ton against him to prevent him from disposing of
any of his property, real personal until the final
determination of this cause. temporary injunc-
ton has been allowed, and said cause will be for
hearing on the 4th day of October A. d. 1887.
IDA j. RAMSEY.
g. 25-6t By. JAS. M. REEs, her Atty.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

THE Volksblatt newspaper property
in Wheeling was sold by the Assignee
on Saturday to Mr.. Anton Reymann, for
for 81, 400.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

READ Franklin College advertisement
Can any other college present equal adj
vantages at equal cost? s II If.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

Mrs. NARY LAsHLEY has resigned as
Postmistress at Amber, On the b.. Z. s.
G. railway.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

FREDERICK SMITH, residing near Washing
ton, Pa, grandfather of John Grassland, thu
druggist, died on Sunday, aged 80 years.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

THE Republican primary of Flushing
township on Saturday, instructed their
delegates to vote for DR.. G. w. MEG uire,
of Rock Hill, for coroner.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01
Executors hatica.

EN0CutOTS NOTICE..
NOTICE is hereby given that in the probate court
1N of Belmont county, Ohio, the undersigned were
appointed and qualified as Executors of the estate
of Joshua Maule, deco late of Belmont county
All persons indebted to said estate are required to
make immediate payment, and those having claims
against said estate will present thsm duly authenti-
Gated for payment. JACOB MAULE,
HANNAH C. MAULE,
S1-St ErecutOTr
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

A REUNION of the Workman family
takes place to-day on the farm of c. c.
Workman, near Jacobsburgh.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01
Attachment.
Kraft Bros. & Rosenburg, Plaintiffs

Kraft Bros & Rosenburg Plaintiffs,
Frank Upton, Defendant
REFORE Jas II. Cope, ]. p of Colerain town.
- snip; Belmont county, Ohio. On the Sd day OF
August A. u 1851, said Justice issued an order OF
attachment in the above action for the sum OF one
hundred and nine dollars and seventy-three cents.
3 2O-St KRAFT BROS. & R0SENBURG,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

THE colored camp at Moons grove.
= closed on Sunday night, after two
= weeks successful meeting.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01
Town and Country.

It's cold day when the weather get.
lett.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-01

A TEACHERS examination at Center
vile next Saturday Sept. 8.